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exhaust manifolds

guys do exhaust manifolds from a 1964 Fleetwood 429 fit on a 390 from a 63 ?

Added by tim sparks on October 22, 2015 at 11:06am — 2 Comments

1964 cadillac fleetwood parts

guys have a64 Fleetwood that I'm parting out good motor and tranny lots of good parts if u need something let me know at sparkstim20@yahoo.com I'm in massachusetts

Added by tim sparks on October 8, 2015 at 10:43am — 1 Comment

64 tilt steering

guys just transplanted 64 tilt into a63 non tilt everything successful but having trouble with round horn button with wire inside wheel works then drive a little stops working any idea what the problem might be.thanks for any suggestions

Added by tim sparks on October 6, 2015 at 11:09am — 4 Comments

63 am/fm radio

guys any tricksto replace turning dial band on back of radio or place for replacement am/fm thanks

Added by tim sparks on September 26, 2015 at 5:35pm — 1 Comment

tilt steering

guys can u put 64 tilt into a 63 non tilt

Added by tim sparks on March 1, 2015 at 5:17pm — 1 Comment

led lights

russ do the turn signals work also with the led setup

Added by tim sparks on March 31, 2014 at 1:45pm — No Comments

guys have 1963 convertible 6way power seat 4 way power windows the wiring harness that goes thru driver door has been repaired numerous times u know breaks cause their 51 yrs old sick of repairing do…

guys have 1963 convertible 6way power seat 4 way power windows the wiring harness that goes thru driver door has been repaired numerous times u know breaks cause their 51 yrs old sick of repairing do they make new harness or does someone have good used please let me know     thanks

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Added by tim sparks on March 12, 2014 at 10:12am — 1 Comment

63 glove box emblem

guys looking for a good glove box Cadillac emblem for my 63 conv.thanks

Added by tim sparks on September 20, 2013 at 5:12am — 1 Comment

parts number

anybody have the original parts number for rear upper control arm shaft spherical joint and the two bushings for my 1963 convertible series 62 much appreciated if u do

Added by tim sparks on August 14, 2013 at 4:18pm — 2 Comments

sphericle joint

guys my spherical joint let go on the rear upper control yoke.does someone sell replacement joint and bushings for 63 series 6267.and is it complicated to fix. thank you

Added by tim sparks on August 12, 2013 at 9:03pm — 4 Comments

fan blade

hey gang out for morning spin fan hit shroud somehow need new fan blade for 63 390 5 blades one broke right off shroud wasnt adj.properly if anyone has one let m,e no thank you

Added by tim sparks on June 16, 2013 at 1:33pm — No Comments

flywheel

guys anyone have a good flywheel for my 63 jetaway  thanks

Added by tim sparks on May 28, 2013 at 11:49am — No Comments

exhaust manifolds

guys why would my exhaust manifolds be turning frost color i think they have slight leaks would that cause it thanks for any input

Added by tim sparks on May 17, 2013 at 9:52am — 5 Comments

rear reflector

guys looking for rear reflector pass.side that goes on rear tail lights vertically also orange reflector that goes on pass. lower front blinker 

Added by tim sparks on May 1, 2013 at 11:46am — No Comments

transmission

hey guys    are there id numbers on shell of the 63 hydro (jetaway) that are visable that id,s it as a jetaway

Added by tim sparks on March 21, 2013 at 2:48pm — 1 Comment

transmission

hey gang question on tranny facts.1963 jetaway does this have vacuum modulater same as the 64 my car has same problem shifting out of first thank u 

Added by tim sparks on March 11, 2013 at 12:59pm — 2 Comments

front shocks

hey guys looking for front shocks for my 63 conv. i remember someone had them for sale any help is appreciated thank you.

Added by tim sparks on February 1, 2013 at 1:27pm — 1 Comment

intake manifold

guys tring to perfect intake manifold.found nice intake for my 63 conv.,tube intact,put on with gaskets from usa seemed just as loud,any ideas.

Added by tim sparks on January 13, 2013 at 10:47am — 1 Comment

window door stops

hey gang,trying to line up my windows to my new conv. top my top guy says i have no down stop for window, and window is binding up on the exterior rubber pulling rubber down when window goes down, says im missing stops on interior door gut .what are they mettle or rubber.also looking for spare tire mettle cover.thank you

Added by tim sparks on November 29, 2012 at 4:42pm — No Comments

intake manifolds

hey gang  1963 intake manifold same for a 64?found a good one if it doesnt fit my 63 can sell, thanks

Added by tim sparks on October 29, 2012 at 12:26pm — 1 Comment

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Modern radio antenna …

Started by Mack in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion on Tuesday. 0 Replies

Just replaced radios for the modern radios with Bluetooth and all the dance things and wanted to share how I went around the antenna knob… I’ve installed a regular two way GM window switch in the…Continue

BOOT

Started by John Inglesby in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Marty Smith on Tuesday. 1 Reply

I recently purchased a new boot for my 64 convertible and was wondering how difficult it s to install. I'm not very mechanical. It looks like the chrome piece behind and at top of seats needs to be…Continue

63 Exhaust Hanger Mystery

Started by Mike Travers in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Cees de Bunje on Monday. 8 Replies

I'm in the process of installing a stainless steel single exhaust from Classic Exhaust on my '63 Coupe de Ville. I'm running into a mystery regarding my middle exhaust bracket. I have the bracket…Continue

TH400 Dipstick Tube Seal

Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb on Monday. 9 Replies

In my “rebuild” of the transmission, I ordered a dipstick tube seal. However, I’m not sure if the right one came or how to best install the seal. I am wondering if anyone has replaced this seal OR…Continue

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Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed

Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments

While checking my Carter carb with engine running, I took the air cleaner off and there was a very loud hissing sound of air. I placed a piece of paper over the carb and it didn’t move up or down, is this normal?

Vintage Air AC

Posted by Chase on March 21, 2024 at 5:55am 0 Comments

Hey everyone, has anybody done a Vintage Air AC/Heat setup in their car? I want to bypass the old vacuum setup and go with a Vintage Air Gen 2 model. Before I get started, does anyone have any experience with this? (Which model to go with, do’s and dont’s, etc.) It looks pretty involved. Any and all info/pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

accumulator dryer

Posted by CHRIS CARLSON on December 6, 2023 at 10:54am 0 Comments

Who rebuilds original AC  accumulator dryers for 1964 Cadillac? I have been on Classic auto air in Tampa FL wait list for over a year ,  There is one on Old air products web site that looks very similar to the original # 21-4214A but states it fits 1962 Gm cars, The one recommended for a 1964 Cadillac is half the length 21-4215A    What  is everyone using ? I would prefer to be as original as possible. Thanks

'63 Eldorado trumpet horn + 2 standard horns restoration

Posted by Les Eastling on November 15, 2023 at 10:34am 1 Comment

My son, unbeknownst to me, had all three of the horns on our 1963 Eldorado completely restored. We had recently added the Eldorado trumpet horn to the two standard horns and the sound was not very good... we had heard good ones so we knew something was not right... but there was not much we could do to get better sound from the 3 horns. 

There is a restoration service called The Horn Works who my son…

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